The paintings first appeared after furnaces and chimneys were installed back in the 1800s. Who began the tradition? The wonderful women of the village of course – they decided to add a dash of colour to the buildings to cover up their blackened sooty walls.

Luckily for us, the tradition continued and visitors can still see the town in all its flower power glory! And if you go in the spring, you’ll be able to see the village’s annual flower painting competition in action. FYI, it takes place after the feast of Corpus Christi.